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🧸 Product BE May 22, 2020

Mei Shu Hu — Self-priming Filtering Protective Face Mask

Respiratory protective mask of category KN95.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mei Shu Hu — Self-priming Filtering Protective Face Mask
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Health risk / other
Category
Protective equipment
Hazard
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 93 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2303 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a face mask made to protect you from small particles in the air. It is not working well because it lets too many particles through.

What's happening? The mask does not fit your face right and the filter is too weak. This means harmful particles could get through to you.

Does this affect me? If you have this mask, it may not protect you well. It was sold in Belgium.

What should I do? Stop using this mask. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a better mask to stay safe.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 93 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 22, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001316

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mei Shu Hu — Self-priming Filtering Protective Face Mask. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Health risk / other · Category: Protective equipment · Hazard: The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value ≤ 93 %) and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, an excessive amount of particles o...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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